Grassley to Trump: 'We need to show respect' to chief of staff John Kelly

What is it like to work at the White House?According to the New York Times, one of President Donald Trump’s top aides is miserable.
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White House Chief of Staff John Kelly walks down the steps of Air Force One at Billings Logan International Airport in Billings, Mont., Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018. He is traveling with President Donald Trump for a rally. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)(Photo: Susan Walsh, AP)

Grassley tweeted saying he wished Trump wouldn't discuss "ill feelings" toward Kelly, saying "we need to show respect" to the veteran. Kelly is a retired United States Marine Corps general who served as commander of United States Southern Command, responsible for U.S. military operations in Central America, South America and the Caribbean.

Most Senate Republicans approve of Kelly as chief of staff since he replaced Reince Priebus in the position in July 2017. He also previously served as Secretary of Homeland Security for the Trump administration.

Grassley wasn't just warring with Trump on Twitter — he also called on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to bring his criminal justice overhaul bill to the senate floor for a vote.

Last week, the bill — a bipartisan effort spearheaded by Grassley and Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin — received presidential approval. Now, it's just a matter of getting it to a vote.The Iowa Republican commended Sens. Lindsey Graham and Rand Paul for their calls over the weekend to have the bill heard.

I join my colleagues Sen. Graham & Paul calling on Ldr McConnell to bring criminal justice reform to the floor for a vote this yr It’s the right thing to do 4our country Bipartisan support & we have the votes to pass it Tough on crime but FAIR #PassFirstStep 3/3